Pretty good episode. Izumiko being proactive was nice, that much I readily agree with Miyuki. It was especially nice since it meant she spent a significant portion of the episode with straight hair! She's so much more cute but also cool that way. But more seriously the dynamics between her and Miyuki get much better the more she speaks out her own mind and does what she wants. After all, Miyuki is just like that as well, even though for him it has led to many a bruise due to his scumbag old man. It will also grow respect both ways between them. I'm somewhat divided about what to think of Miyuki's sudden source of power. While it's always wise to use whatever power available, it's kind of sad it's ultimately Izumiko's power he's using if it's from her familiar. Well, at the very least it resulted in Miyuki asking Izumiko about her preferences concerning guys...

Izumiko's mom is cool. Of course it's sad she can't spend more time with her daughter, but it can't be helped. Clearly she wants to, though, because obviously she was right there to meet her. It was no coincidence she was able to save those two.